Preschool Curriculum

​Our preschool curriculum encourages children to develop socially, intellectually, spiritually, and physically in a safe, nurturing, and friendly environment.

The age-appropriate curriculum executed via hands-on and interactive activities includes, but is not limited to, Spanish, pre-math, pre-reading, computer lab, science, pre-writing, music, religion, art, physical education and the development of large and small motor skills.

It is very important to keep in mind that play is a critical element in a preschooler's development. Play experiences allow children to practice social skills and to learn important cognitive skills. Every minute of class in a preschool environment presents a learning opportunity; even snack time is embedded with educational meaning.

Research shows that a quality preschool experience is the best preparation for later school and life successes. Our preschool goals are:

To help children develop into independent individuals who can control their emotions

To help children make positive decisions about their activities

To help children learn effectively

To help children learn socially appropriate behaviors

To help children care for themselves and their property

To help children work within a group setting for increasing periods of time

To help children recognize that everyone has similar emotions

To have children well-positioned for future positive school experiences

Come join us and know that you have provided a best in class preschool experience for your child.

Our Preschool Options

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Mother of Sorrows Preschool Programs

2017-2018

Our Preschool curriculum encourages children to develop spiritually, intellectually, socially and physically in a safe, nurturing, and friendly environment. The hands-on age appropriate curriculum is interactive and activities include, but are not limited to, the following: Religion, Math, Reading, Writing, Science (STEM), Health and Fine/Gross Motor Skill development. Full-Day programs experience additional curriculum experiences in Computer Technology, Spanish, Music, Art, and Physical Education. Our curriculum provides plenty of time for play and allows children to practice Social, Emotional, and Cognitive Skills.

At Mother of Sorrows School, we help children:

​Develop independence and confidence

Learn to make good decisions

Learn socially appropriate behaviors

Care for themselves and their property

Recognize everyone has emotions

Learn to work within a group setting for longer periods of time

​Prepare for future positive school experiences.

The 3 and 4-Year-Old Preschool Programs are guided by the Diocese of Greensburg and Pennsylvania Learning Standards for Early Childhood. The Pre-Kindergarten Program is guided by the Diocese of Greensburg and Pennsylvania Learning Standards for Pre-Kindergarten. Our Programs offer the children an enriching start to their educational years.

We offer many options to meet the unique needs of your child.One size does not fit all.

*Programs for 3-Year Olds: Children must be 3 years old by Oct. 1, 2017.

3 and 4-Year Old Program teacher to student ratio is 8:1. Maximum class size is 16.Pre-Kindergarten teacher to student ratio is 15:1. Maximum class size is 15.All Preschool Programs tentatively begin the week of August 28, 2017.

*All children registered in our Preschool Program must be self-sufficient in the bathroom.

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Kindergarten Curriculum

We practice a hands-on, multi-sensory approach to learning in small and large group settings that encourages active learning experiences in our state of the art facilities. This approach allows us to integrate creativity within the core curriculum to meet and, more importantly, exceed the standards set by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

We seek a balance between academics and social skills by introducing the students to social tools needed for successful development. Our curriculum and activities are designed to foster cooperation with peers, and responsibility for themselves and others. A sampling of the programs demonstrated and taught to our kindergarten students includes: Our Young Scientist Program, Alphabet Alive Program, People Around the World, Special Person of the Week, Carnegie Museum Animals Up Close, and I Am Special. We also seek to develop their communication skills, as well as conflict resolution techniques to enable students to resolve their own differences.

Come join us and provide a once in a lifetime experience for your child.

Our Kindergarten Options

​We offer three distinct options to meet the unique needs of your child. One size does not fit all.

Full Day Kindergarten Plus

Designed for children who have already experienced kindergarten, but would benefit from having more time to develop their skills without "just repeating kindergarten."

Designed for children who have demonstrated strong academic skills.

​Full Day Kindergarten

Perfect for the student ready to start kindergarten in the full-day setting.

Specifically designed for the student that will excel in a smaller class and hands-on environment.

​Half Day Kindergarten

Perfect for the student ready to start kindergarten in a half-day setting.

Specifically designed half-day program that will enable the students to be well prepared for first grade.